In an unpublished opinion, an appellate court says the "historic structures" and an "historic district" are not the same -- and rejects other challenges to two SB 35 project approvals.
The L.A. wildfires last January accounted for two of our four most-read stories last year. The passage of SB 79 and other housing legislation, along with the passing of parking guru Donald Shoup, were also high on the list.
In a battle over $1.2 million in attorney's fees in a case involving eight townhomes, court says Housing Accountability Act does not dominate. But it's not clear how the case will turn out.
Journalists recently gathered in Cambridge, Mass., to learn about and discuss the nation's land use trends. California featured prominently, for better or worse.
In La Habra, the City Council delegated final approval of the housing element -- after negotiations with HCD -- to the city manager and didn't hold a final public hearing. An appellate court says that's fine.
